Aleksa Mićić awarded Best Young Neurosurgeons‘ Meeting Abstract
There is still a significant number of iatrogenic peripheral nerve injuries – the goal is to educate other specialists to preserve the nerves and reduce their occurrence
Aleksa Mićić
This June, the 12th Annual EANS Young Neurosurgeons’ Meeting took place in Madrid, enabling young neurosurgeons, researchers, and students to present their research. Aleksa Mićić was awarded the Best Young Neurosurgeons’ Meeting Abstract for his research entitled: Surgery of Peripheral Nerve Injuries Associated with Bone Fractures.
About the author:
Introducing Aleksa Mićić, an MD and Ph.D. student in neuroscience. Currently engaged as a researcher at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, he has dedicated the last three years to working in the research team of Prof. Lukas Rasulić, with a specific focus on peripheral nerve surgery and regeneration.
Mićić’s research interests lie primarily in peripheral nerve surgery, functional neurosurgery, and pain management surgery. His dedication to these fields drives his desire to contribute significantly to the advancement of knowledge and the improvement of patient care within the realm of neuroscience.
About the presentation:
Traditionally, peripheral nerve injuries have been closely associated with damage to nearby vascular or bony structures, leading to significant challenges in achieving satisfactory functional recovery for patients.
In his award-winning project, Mićić investigated the treatment outcomes of 364 patients who suffered from peripheral nerve injuries following bone fractures over a span of 20 years. Notably, the research showed that the mean time between nerve injury and treatment was approximately 8 months, implying there was a lack of possibility for early interventions to improve outcomes. Encouragingly, most patients achieved useful functional recovery, leaving them satisfied with the surgical results.
As poor outcomes may arise due to delayed surgeries or extensive nerve damage despite timely treatment, the study emphasizes the urgent need for improved awareness and education among physicians to recognize nerve injuries promptly and refer patients to specialized institutions focused on peripheral nerve surgery.
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